Athletic Training Program
Argumentative Essay Evaluation Instrument

This instrument is intended to give students an idea of how to evaluate the quality of the argumentative essay written in conjunction with this course.  Written expression is an important quality in effective health care delivery and management.  Equally important, and intimately related to this requirement, is the ability to demonstrate clarity and organization of thought.  Developing, communicating, and defending ideas is a crucial element in the writing process. The ability to anticipate and defend counterarguments is also an important factor in this process.

Student Name ________________________ Date Submitted _____________

Course Name and Number Name of Case/Essay ________________________

Key: 1 = Unsatisfactory 2 = Satisfactory 3 = Exemplary
 

CRITERION 

COMMENTS 

1 point 

2 points 

3 points 
Essay is typed, double spaced, and fastened in the upper left corner with a single staple        
No misspellings        
Proper punctuation        
Proper tense and sentence structure        
All questions are answered        
The major problem(s) of the case are successfully identified and explained in the first paragraph        
Arguments are defended with evidence        
Arguments are defended with logic        
Counterarguments are identified        
Counterarguments are defended with logic and evidence        
Plausible solutions are provided        
Values consistent with the Code of Ethics of the NATA are demonstrated        
Values consistent with the Standards of Practice for athletic trainers are demonstrated        

Total Score ___________

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